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NPC Member Spotlight: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

April 29, 2015

Brigid Martz Smith

We're exited to continue our new blog series to spotlight National Physicians Cooperative member institutions! If your institution is a member of the NPC, submit your information to us for development of an institution-specific page on the Oncofertility Consortium website, as well as a blog post, to oncofertility@northwestern.edu. If you are interested in learning more about how to join the NPC, contact Brigid Smith at brigid.smith@northwestern.edu or (312)503-2506.

Offering cutting edge, experimental options for fertility preservation (testicular and ovarian tissue cryopreservation) within the context of organized research protocols

Working with laboratory experts to expand and refine the current scientific knowledge needed to transform the state of reproductive medicine in this area

In January 2009, Fertile Hope named CHOP as a Center of Excellence for its commitment to inform all cancer patients and their families of the infertility risk of cancer treatment and to offer potential ways to preserve fertility. We are the first children's hospital to achieve this distinction and we continue to provide leadership in the area of fertility preservation, both nationally and abroad.

We are pleased to be able to offer fertility preservation options to both prepubertal and pubertal males and females.

OPTIONS FOR MALES

Sperm Banking

Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation (via participation in a research protocol)

OPTIONS FOR FEMALES

Oocyte Freezing

Embryo Freezing

Ovarian Transposition

Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation (via participation in a research protocol)

MEET OUR TEAM

Jill P. Ginsberg, MD, is a pediatric oncologist and director of the Cancer Survivorship Program at CHOP’s Cancer Center. She is also the director of CHOP’s Fertility Preservation Program.

About the Author

Brigid Smith is the Clinical Director of the Oncofertility Consortium and manages the National Physicians Cooperative (NPC). Brigid is a certified clinical research professional responsible for performing regulatory oversight of Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation protocols open across national NPC sites. She works closely with NPC Directors and Dr. Pavone to streamline protocols...

Disclaimer

The contents of the Oncofertility Consortium Blog are for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.